Researchers turn ocean dead zones into talking skies for pilots
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Researchers turn ocean dead zones into talking skies for pilots

Researchers are developing satellite links that bring clear, real time radio and data connections to flights over oceans, helping air traffic controllers keep routes safer and more efficient. By Michael Allen On 4 June 2025, air traffic controllers in Spain’s Canary Islands held a clear, uninterrupted conversation with a commercial pilot flying high above the […]

22.03.2026 11:30
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Govt spokesman calls for unity and vigilance at Eoka memorial
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Govt spokesman calls for unity and vigilance at Eoka memorial

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Sunday said that current circumstances leave no room for complacency or forgetfulness, urging unity and a clear national direction. “The relentless gravity of the situation requires us to stand united, with seriousness, national awareness and clear orientation,” Letymbiotis said during a memorial speech. He was speaking at a memorial service […]

22.03.2026 11:30
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Seven arrested in overnight police operations, 163 drivers reported
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Seven arrested in overnight police operations, 163 drivers reported

Police said on Sunday they arrested seven people during targeted overnight operations as part of ongoing crime prevention measures. Authorities also reported 163 drivers for various traffic offences following checks carried out across the island. According to a police statement, one person was arrested for the offence of unlawful possession of property. Three others were […]

22.03.2026 11:10
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Unsettled weather continues across Cyprus with rain, storms and snowfall forecast
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Unsettled weather continues across Cyprus with rain, storms and snowfall forecast

A low-pressure system continues to affect the region, bringing unsettled weather conditions across Cyprus. On Sunday, skies will remain mostly cloudy, with localised showers and isolated thunderstorms expected, initially affecting the western half of the island and mountainous areas, gradually extending to inland and northern regions. Hail is likely in thunderstorms, while snowfall is expected […]

22.03.2026 10:50
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Vietnam’s Communist Party secures nearly 97% of assembly seats
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Vietnam’s Communist Party secures nearly 97% of assembly seats

Vietnam’s Communist Party won nearly 97% of the 500 seats in the National Assembly, according to results released by the parliament on March 22, confirming its overwhelming dominance after a vote in which almost all candidates were fielded by the ruling party. The party’s 482-seat haul was roughly in line with the number it held […]

22.03.2026 10:30
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Strong dollar emerges as safe haven as Middle East war sparks oil fears
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Strong dollar emerges as safe haven as Middle East war sparks oil fears

War in the Middle East means investors may not only have to contemplate a higher oil price, but also a stronger dollar than many had bargained for at the start of the year. The greenback has emerged as one of the clearest “safe-haven” winners since the US-Israeli strike ​on Iran on February 28 sparked conflict […]

22.03.2026 10:00
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Trump, Iran threaten power, energy targets as war escalates
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Trump, Iran threaten power, energy targets as war escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war, targeting energy and fuel facilities in the Gulf, which could again roil global energy and financial markets and deepen a regional crisis. Trump on Saturday threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, […]

22.03.2026 10:00
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Does Cyprus still talk the talk?
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Does Cyprus still talk the talk?

Once, Cyprus had conversations. At café tables. On balconies. Late into the evening, over coffee or zivania. Our conversations wandered. Looped back on themselves. Punctuated by laughter, they were long and deep and often meaningful. Back then, talking was the point. Time stretched to make room for long chats; there was nowhere else you had […]

22.03.2026 09:30
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We want it so much, says Arteta, as Arsenal seek end to trophy drought
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We want it so much, says Arteta, as Arsenal seek end to trophy drought

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shook off the nerves ahead of Sunday’s League Cup final against Manchester City, saying his team were determined to win their first silverware in six years. The north London club have become the nearly men of English football in recent years, finishing second in the Premier League in the last three […]

22.03.2026 09:15
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 16: The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) on Monday expressed “deep disappointment and strong concern” over the postponement by the House health committee of the examination of two legislative amendments aimed at facilitating the employment of nurses from third countries. The […]

22.03.2026 09:00
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London property market to see modest 1 per cent rise amid global tension
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London property market to see modest 1 per cent rise amid global tension

British home prices are predicted to rise more slowly than previously thought, according to a Reuters poll of housing analysts conducted as expectations for interest rate cuts evaporate following the outbreak of war ​in the Middle East. The average price of a home will rise 2.5 per cent this year and 3 per cent ‌the […]

22.03.2026 08:00
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Blue Island board schedule meeting to approve annual results
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Blue Island board schedule meeting to approve annual results

The Board of Directors of Blue Island PLC will convene on April 28, 2026, at the company’s registered office to approve the final financial results for the previous year and discuss a potential dividend. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 11:00 at the firm’s central premises located at 10 Polyfimou Street in the […]

22.03.2026 08:00
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EU banking watchdog sets out new reporting rules for foreign branches
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EU banking watchdog sets out new reporting rules for foreign branches

The European Banking Authority (EBA) recently published its final report on draft implementing technical standards concerning the supervisory reporting of third-country branches under the Capital Requirements Directive VI framework. The authority said the new reporting package is designed to provide supervisors with high-quality information, while also ensuring proportionality, clarity and operational feasibility for reporting institutions. […]

22.03.2026 07:30
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Nvidia prepares new Groq AI chip for Chinese market as trade curbs ease
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Nvidia prepares new Groq AI chip for Chinese market as trade curbs ease

Nvidia (NVDA.O) has won Beijing’s approval to sell its second-most powerful ​artificial intelligence chips to China and is also preparing a version of the Groq AI chip that can be sold to the ‌Chinese market, sources familiar with the matter said. The long-awaited regulatory approval paves the way for the US chipmaker to resume sales […]

22.03.2026 06:40
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UK finance firms given 12 months to prepare for stricter cyber reporting
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UK finance firms given 12 months to prepare for stricter cyber reporting

Britain’s finance regulator confirmed ​new incident and ‌third-party reporting rules this week, giving ​firms 12 ​months to prepare for ⁠clearer requirements ​aimed at strengthening ​resilience against cyber attacks and third-party disruptions. The ​new rules, ​which take effect on March ‌18, ⁠2027, come after over 40 per cent of cyber ​incidents ​reported ⁠to the Financial Conduct […]

22.03.2026 06:00
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Foot and mouth: grim lessons from the UK
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Foot and mouth: grim lessons from the UK

By Claire Powell The confirmation of foot and mouth disease on a number of livestock units in the Larnaca region on February 20 is a chilling coincidence of dates. Exactly 25 years before, on February 20, 2001, (FMD) was confirmed in pigs at an English abattoir in Essex. This was the first case of an […]

22.03.2026 04:24
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UK nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions, Daily Mail reports
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UK nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions, Daily Mail reports

A British nuclear-powered submarine equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles has taken position in the Arabian Sea, giving Britain the capability to launch long-range strikes if regional conflict escalates, the Daily Mail reported on Saturday. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The British Ministry of Defence did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for […]

22.03.2026 04:05
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See what’s ahead for Cyprus rugby
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See what’s ahead for Cyprus rugby

Dear Cyprus rugby fan, As we head into the final stretch of the 2025-26 season, we’re excited to share the incredible lineup of rugby ahead. The Action Starts Here From beach rugby and cup clashes to international action and the launch of the Cyprus Women’s National Team, the coming weeks promise something for everyone. Here’s […]

21.03.2026 18:35
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Starmer tells Christodoulides Cyprus’ security is ‘fundamental’ to UK
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Starmer tells Christodoulides Cyprus’ security is ‘fundamental’ to UK

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Saturday told President Nikos Christodoulides that Cyprus’ security is “fundamental” to the United Kingdom and reiterated that the country’s bases in Cyprus “will not be used for any offensive military operations”, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. He said the pair had held a telephone conversation “at [Starmer’s] initiative” […]

21.03.2026 18:28
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